An elderly Hispanic woman is hospitalized after a brutal attack. She cannot speak English and is anxious about speaking to the police. One of the officers assigned to her case is Hispanic, speaks Spanish fluently, and is able to gain her trust thanks to their shared cultural experience. As a result, he is able to discover the identity of her attacker. What does this anecdote illustrate?
A. the fact that Hispanic Americans are superior police officers
B. the importance of obtaining a college degree
C. the necessity for all police officers to learn Spanish
D. the benefit of diversity in the police force
D. the benefit of diversity in the police force
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a. True b. False
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. True b. False